(October 26 to November 20, 2005) He directed Lanie Robertson's play, "Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill," at the Long Wharf Theatre (Mainstage) in New Haven, Connecticut with Ernestine Jackson (Billie Holiday) and Darry G. Ivey (Jimmy Powers) in the cast. Danny Holgate was musical arranger. Phil Bowler was bassist. Jesse Hameen II was drummer.